Water is my nemisis

[Ang1982 4]

I cannot for the life of me manage to drink the "64 oz a day" of Water that we should be drinking. If I get in 18 oz's I'd be doing well. And it's not like I am chosing to drink other stuff over water I just chose to not drink anything at all really. It's 2:30pm here and so far I have drank about 8oz of water all day, other than that the only other thing I have had to drink is my Protein Shake for Breakfast and one cup of coffee this morning. That's it. And that's how my days generall go (although I don't drink coffee everyday, just once in a while). And it doesn't seem to matter if I add Crystal Lite to it or not. It's more the aspect of drinking alllll day long as opposed to what I'm drinking. Grr.

[Chrisann 0]

Keep sipping, while watching tv, being on the computer etc, all of sudden you realize you are drinking. It is strange, but that is how I started doing it. If I put a bottle out, I wouldn't finish it, now I am sipping on cups all day, I am getting more in. Not 64oz yet, but 48oz.

Keep in mind once the weather gets warmer, we will be drinking closer to 80oz a day!

[Ang1982 4]

Yah I really need to make a better effort that's for sure. I'm going to try to force myself to consciously sip, sip sip away.

[Chrisann 0]

Do it unconsciously, like the way we used to eat, and before long you will be floating in Water consumption.....

[AlisaH 1]

Hey Ang, I have the same issue I don't know what it is, and I surround my self with cups, mugs, bottles, you name it, but for some reason I just can't get into the habit! Of course then when mealtime comes around all I want to do is drink and that's when I shouldn't!

I suppose I need to find some additional incentive to get myself to get into the habit. I am beginning to wonder if it has impacted my rate of weight loss as I have gained and lost about 5 pounds twice now, since just before my first fill to now. I am wondering if the Water has something to do with it (in addition to not really having restriction). I have another fill in a few weeks so I am hoping that by then I can get on the Water bandwagon and get a new habit started!

Thanks for sharing, it's nice to know that water is others nemisis too! =)

[Chrisann 0]

Maybe try Propel, flavored water with Vitamins, but only 25 calories. That might help.

[travelgirl 3]

I know many surgeons don't want us drinking with straws. Mine doesn't care. I find that I drink WAY more Water if I'm using a straw than without. I don't know what it is. If your doc doesn't take a hard line against using a straw, maybe try it?

[Laurinda 1]

I used to be a Water junkie...now I can't choke it down <looks at half filled water bottle beside me> I don't know why either. Sigh....reckon I will sip sip sip also! I know it's best. I just find it weird I used to drink it all the time now Pfffffft I don't wanna!

[SB0233 0]

I'm not great at drinking Water either, but will try harder after reading this article. Maybe it can motivate you as well.

Why drinking Water helps with weight loss - Drink Water to Lose Weight and Burn Fat

[RedTulips3 0]

I hear ya on getting all those ounces in. What if you tried setting a smaller goal like 32oz, which is only 4 cups? Also, first thing in the morning, drink a cup of Water so that way you're a quarter way done for the day.

Start out smaller and work up to 64 oz. I remember not liking to drink Water and I would add more and more water into my day. You'll get there eventually.

I find that I'm thirstier than usual, especially since I can't drink with my meals. I'm itching to drink something after my meal.

[Road King 0]

I have always had a hard time getting in my 64 oz but I have been drinking Propel and I am able to drink much more. Asked the doctor and he said it's fine that I'm drinking the Propel. I get some Vitamins with it. Plus I mix in the bullet Portein so I have no trouble getting my Protein in everyday. It's 11:00 and I have already has 36 oz today.

Dianne